Medical Assistant (S. Austin)

Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with an expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. THA's programs include Kind Clinic's & Waterloo Counseling Center. Read more about THA here : http : / / texashealthaction.org .

Texas Health Action is seeking a Medical Assistant (Spanish / English Preferred) to work at our South Austin Kind Clinic to aid with the delivery of patient care during the respective clinic hours of operation. This role will report to the Clinic Administrator.

What you would do :

• Effectively room and prepare patients for clinic visit
• Obtain and record patient medical histories, including allergies, family, social and surgical history and other information for medical records
• Acquire vital signs
• Assist with phlebotomy and lab specimen processing as needed during clinic hours of operation
• Dispense medication and provide STI treatments to include injections in accordance with clinician directive and existing Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs)
• Act as a liaison between the laboratory, clinician, and patients
• Evaluate provider requests for accuracy and completeness, orders, verify labeling / identification, and follow appropriate protocol in handling specimens
• Thoroughly clean / stock exam rooms
• Assist clinic staff and Clinic Administrator in monitoring inventory levels and verifies receipt of supplies in accordance with established policies and procedure
• Utilize and promotes infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during clinic operation
• Complete annual clinical competencies
• Maintain a system of confidentiality according to clinic’s policies and procedures and per HIPAA guidelines
• Foster teamwork within the clinic
• Participate in staff, planning, in-service, and other meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Cross train Front Desk / Lap to assist

How you would describe your skills :

Compensation :

Based on job duties and requirements, this position is based in salary band 39 and has a hourly rate of $20.80 to $21.24 per hour. Initial placement within this range will be based on hired candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

EEO Statement : Texas Health Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Applicant Information :

Requirements

Your previous work life and education must include :

Your previous work life and education ideally include :

Benefits